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Makenna Cortez

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Makenna Cortez

Position:
Infield
Height:
5-3
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Bayou Gauche, Louisiana
High School:
Hahnville

2022 (Freshman)

Appeared in 15 games, starting one.
Recorded two putouts, and three assists at second base.

High School

Played for coach Gerad Nugent
First Team All-District selection
2019 7-5A State Championship Runner-Up
Played in the 20-21 Louisiana High School All-Star Game
Tony Waguespack Scholarship recipient

Travel Team

Played for Tammy Vermeulen
Part of SO Cal Athletics - Marinakas & D1VISION

Personal

Born April 8, 2003
Daughter of Melissa and Clint Cortez
Has a younger brother, Landon

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UAB Football | Alex Mortensen Named Head Football Coach

Monday, December 08

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Saturday, December 06

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Friday, December 05

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Wednesday, November 12

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Wednesday, September 10

Puttin' Around the Diamond: Mary Bowers Mini Masters presented by the Shea Brothers

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Wednesday, September 03

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Wednesday, May 07

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